The Dalston Odeon was never a ’fleapit’ but a picture palace. Almost opposite, was the Plaza ( I think that was the Name), now this was a ’fleapit’ or ’bug hutch’ as we used to say!

Yes, the sign is still there, it is above the Testi kebab shop on the corner of Batley Road and Stoke Newington High Road. I recall going there to see ’The Golem’, an Israeli horror film!

In the 1950s there were about 17 OR 18 cinemas along the road from Dalston to Stamford Hill, including tha ABC. Opposite Stoke Newington Police Station was the unusual Vogue Continental. This unique cinema showed […]

Thanks for the positive comments about my scribblings. I often take a walk along the Lea passing all the places that are now empty and soulless and find myself giving imaginary guided tours.  So if you see a […]

The affection and respect for Dr. Jelley remained  after he died. People of my parents age spoke of him for years. I never heard a bad word about him.